India has just over 3GW capacity of domestic cell manufacturing. With module production capacity in the country at around 5 times of that of solar cells, the huge dearth as well as the opportunity in the logistical support for Indian module manufacturing is quite evident.
But the challenges associated with these risks along with the rising annual demand for solar installation in the country signify the existence of enormous underlying potential for development of domestic module production.
Mumbai: The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from 1 June, 2026, will accelerate the development of solar cell manufacturing in India.
capacity is only able to meet 35% of the total annual domestic demand. Even though domestic suppliers contribute only 30-35% share of all utility-scale solar installations, the situation is reversed in the commercial and industrial (C&I) and distributed segment of the market where domestic suppliers cater to nearly 60% of the market.
Since 2015, India has on average imported solar cells and modules worth Rs176bn (US$2.6bn) annually. Simultaneously, 80% of India’s market share of exports is to the U.S. The exports of each of the top 4 players – Vikram Solar, Waaree, Adani Solar and Tata – constitute 25-30% of their total
Also, there is a strong impetus in the global solar industry for advancement in emerging technologies such as bifacial cells, half cells, etc., which are expected to further increase cell efficiency over the coming years. Globally, there is a rising demand for larger cell-based modules due to their higher efficiency and wattage output range.
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